Fujifilm X70 vs Sony RX100 VI

Lets take a deeper look at the Fujifilm X70 and Sony RX100 VI, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X70 (16MP) and the RX100 VI (20MP) is relatively well matched but the Fujifilm X70 (APS-C) and RX100 VI (1") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X70 was unveiled 3 years before the RX100 VI which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm X70 grades vs the RX100 VI with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X70 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X70 Gallery and Sony RX100 VI Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X70 has physical dimensions of 113mm x 64mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VI has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") with a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X70 and Sony RX100 VI in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X70 compared to the RX100 VI.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X70 and RX100 VI is 86 and 88 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specifications. The pic underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X70 and RX100 VI.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X70 with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony RX100 VI will give you greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X70 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.